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GL55 VEP

2006 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,988 mi
Last recorded130,988 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VEP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 130,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole corroded through floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,766 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,242 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 122,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 119,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 107,727 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 107,724 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,300 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 96,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,921 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front gearbox seal weeping

nearside front tyre sidewall has kerb mark on it.tyre not bulged or showing canvas when inspected

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,822 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,470 miles

very slight play in the n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 32,711 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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GL55 VEP is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 75,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL55 VEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL55 VEP registered?

GL55 VEP is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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